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Lithuania, Latvia block Slovak PM's flight to Moscow

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico confirms Lithuania and Latvia denied his flight overflight to Moscow, forcing him to find alternative routes.

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Lithuania and Latvia have denied overflight permission to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's aircraft, preventing it from traveling to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The Prime Minister has now publicly confirmed the block, stating "There are other routes" to reach his destination. The move highlights ongoing political tensions between NATO members and Russia, with Baltic states taking a firm stance against facilitating travel to the event. Fico's attendance at the Moscow celebrations, while not officially canceled, now faces significant logistical hurdles.
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18 AprUkraine Watch

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed the airspace restrictions, which prevent his attendance at Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

18 Apr@rtbalkan

Slovak PM Robert Fico has publicly confirmed the overflight denial, stating he will seek alternative routes to Moscow.

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